Preparation

1. Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat until shimmering. Add bacon and reduce heat to medium-low. Render bacon until crisp. Add shallots and sweat until translucent. Add garlic and reduce heat to low. Cook until shallots and garlic start to brown.2. Increase heat to medium-high and add orange juice and vinegar and reduce until almost dry. Add plums, water, sugar, and spices and simmer slowly until the liquid is reduced by 1/2.3. Remove from heat. Stir in basil and season to taste with salt.4. Preheat oven to 375. Season pork with salt and pepper. In an oven safe pan heat oil until it begins to smoke. Add pork and sear until golden brown on three sides. Turn pork onto its forth side and transfer the pan to the oven. Roast until medium, about 158º internal temperature. Transfer the pork to a rack and let stand 5-8 minutes before slicing. When ready to serve, slice the pork across the grain in to 8 slices. Serve with compote on the side.

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